Bitauto original Volkswagen Lavida and Toyota Corolla have long been "a pair of old enemies" in the joint venture A-class car market "The two models have been competing in the domestic market for many years. Their sales have been booming for a while, and a loyal fan group has gradually formed behind them. With the launch of SAIC Volkswagen's new Lavida, the topic of how to choose between the two models has become hot again. Come on, then, for the two models targeted at the home market, which one is stronger and which one is weaker, the SAIC Volkswagen New Lavida and the Toyota Corolla? With a budget of 150,000 yuan, how should you choose between the two cars? In this issue, we will make a new choice between this group of "old rivals".
According to previous launch information, SAIC Volkswagen’s New Lavida (hereinafter referred to as: New Lavida) has launched a total of 8 models, priced from 120,900 to 150,900 yuan. At the same time, the new car is available in two appearances: classic version and starry sky version. In terms of power, the New Lavida offers three different engines: 1.5L naturally aspirated, 1.2T and 1.4T turbocharged. For this real-life model, we chose the 280TSI with a guide price of 150,900. DSG Starry Sky Eternal Edition.
On the other hand, the manufacturer's guide price of the 2021 Toyota Corolla is 127,800-159,800 yuan, which is basically in the same price range as the Lavida currently on sale. For this comparison, we chose the 2021 model with a guide price of 145,800 yuan. The 1.2T S-CVT flagship version. The guide price difference between the two cars is only 5,100 yuan. Next, let’s take a closer look at the differences between the two models.
After the new Lavida was equipped with a new starry sky version of the front face, the temperament of the entire car has undergone a fundamental change. With the blessing of the new appearance kit, the New Lavida undoubtedly looks more dynamic and fashionable than the Corolla. Although the Corolla This kind of calm design can still attract some "older" user groups at present, but based on the sense of déjà vu, the new Lavida is undoubtedly more likable than the Corolla.
The new Lavida and Corolla follow their respective family concepts in design. The former implements a "double-face strategy", with two different sets of front faces for the starry sky version and the regular version to satisfy users of different age groups, while the Corolla uses a huge The lower grille and the headlights on both sides are connected by chrome decoration, which has the advantage of creating a wider visual effect and a full sense of sportiness.
What I want to explain here is that the New Lavida does not cancel the LED fog lights, but adopts Volkswagen’s latest urban auxiliary lighting Urban Light function. In fact, the fog light functions and corner light functions of the New Lavida are all integrated In LED headlights. Compared with independent fog lights, it can not only automatically expand the lighting range of the original low beam according to the environment, improve the brightness of nearby lighting, but also automatically expand the lighting field of view on both sides when turning, fully ensuring driving safety.
As A-class cars for family users, the new Lavida and CorollaNaturally, we know the importance of size and space to consumers. Judging from the data, the New Lavida surpasses the Corolla in terms of size. Visually, it is more like an A+-level model. Of course, which one is better in terms of space? It’s too late to draw conclusions too early!
In addition to the difference in specifications, the wheel shape of the new Lavida is also much better-looking than that of the Corolla. In this era where appearance is justice, this is undoubtedly a plus.
Summary: It is undeniable that both the New Lavida and Corolla have huge consumer groups across age groups. However, after the new Lavida has undergone this mid-term facelift, the most significant advantage over the Corolla in terms of appearance is that it has The appeal of young users has become stronger. This dual-appearance strategy undoubtedly makes up for the shortcomings of the Volkswagen Lavida, and this shortcoming still plagues the Corolla today.
In the interior, both models have their own distinctive features. First of all, the new Lavida has undergone drastic changes in the interior, replacing it with a 12-inch floating large screen. At the same time, the interior materials also appear to be more advanced. and has a sense of hierarchy; on the other hand, Corolla also gives a large amount of soft material coverage to the center console, and the materials used are very sincere, and a 12.1-inch large screen placed vertically in the middle gives it strong brand recognition.
Corolla is equipped with the intelligent mobility interconnection system from Toyota, which includes Baidu CarLife, online navigation, intelligent voice system and Internet of Vehicles. It is not a big problem for daily travel, but in terms of hardware level and actual user experience, Toyota's smart mobility interconnection system is undoubtedly still far away from the current mainstream echelon.
Speaking of safety, the new Lavida also comes standard with the AEB active safety system, which can help users avoid collisions in blind spots even when reversing.
Summary: The interior design of the New Lavida and Corolla both reflect their respective brand characteristics. However, from an actual comparison, the intelligence level of the New Lavida has improved significantly after the mid-term facelift. Whether it is the latest MOS3. X smart car connection system or assisted driving system, the new Lavida shows certain advantages, and is more in line with the demands of young users when buying cars today.
In addition to the difference in space, the New Lavida is also equipped with 8-way electric adjustment for the driver's seat and heated front seats, while the Corolla still has manual adjustment. As a high-end model, this level of configuration is really not good enough.
Although Corolla has certain advantages in wheelbase, actual measurements of the rear seats of the two cars show that the legroom performance of the two experiencers is almost the same, with more than enough room for both, while the headroom is a new level. Lavida is more abundant; in addition, as you can see from the picture, the seat cushion of new Lavida is longer and supports the legs better.Reasonable, long-distance riding comfort is naturally better.
In terms of conventional storage in the car, the New Lavida and Corolla are equally matched. Both cars show the storage level that an A-class car should have, and their practicality is very good.
In terms of trunk storage, the new Lavida shows its advantage in size. The conventional volume reaches 510L, which is better than the Corolla's 470L. However, both cars can flexibly expand the space by folding down the second row of seats.
Summary: Overall, the New Lavida and Corolla have shown the benchmark level of A-class cars in terms of space, and their practicality is very good. Among them, the New Lavida benefits from the advantage of body size. It has certain advantages in terms of space and trunk storage space. Of course, whether this "little" advantage can be converted into sales depends on market feedback before we can draw a conclusion.
The New Lavida and Corolla also have huge differences in powertrain and driving experience. First of all, the former is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine, while the latter is equipped with a 1.2T turbocharged engine. Although the displacement is different Not big, but the new Lavida has significant advantages over the Corolla in terms of performance parameters.
Of course, for consumers at this price, they are more concerned about the actual driving experience and maintenance costs. In this regard, the engine code-named EA211 equipped in the New Lavida can also add 92 gasoline like the Corolla. Now that 95-octane gasoline has exceeded the 10-yuan mark, consumers don’t actually have to worry too much about the cost of using a car.
In terms of transmission system, the New Lavida is equipped with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, while the Corolla is equipped with a CVT continuously variable transmission (can simulate 10 gears). The two gearboxes have obviously different tendencies in structure. , the former puts more emphasis on shifting logic and driving feel, while the latter pays more attention to smoothness and fuel economy.
Summary: As far as power is concerned, the New Lavida and Corolla actually have a place where consumers can differentiate their purchases. Although the Corolla uses a more expensive E-type multi-link independent rear suspension, it is Judging from the actual driving experience, the driving experience and ride comfort of the New Lavida are still better than those of the Corolla. Therefore, from this perspective, a good driving experience often does not entirely depend on the materials used. Later adjustment is also very important. It must be attributed to the platform advantages of MQB.
Editor's comment: According to the article, the New Lavida and Corolla, as two "fist" products in the A-class car market, are not picky in terms of practicality and power selection, and they also meet the needs of different people in the market. I like it, but after comparing the full text, the new Lavida compares To be more in line with the current needs of young users, the "Starry Sky Edition" front face and MOS3. There is both "face" and "lizi", but although CorollaIt has always been known as mediocre, but it is an indisputable fact that there are no bright spots in terms of product strength. So, to answer the question posed at the beginning of the article, which of the two cars would I choose? The new Lavida will undoubtedly be my first recommendation.